Woodrow Wilson rises from New Jersey governorship to presidency
The article traces Woodrow Wilson’s ascent from Governor of New Jersey to the U.S. Presidency, noting his unique path from educator to political leader. It compares him with Grover Cleveland, discusses his university ties in Princeton, and evaluates his potential presidency as a progressive yet measured reformer amid Republican and Democrat tensions.
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Not Either as Yet Keeps Gift Question in Play
A playful exchange centers on choosing a present for a young lady. One person asks if the recipient is a sweetheart or sister, but the decision remains undecided as the young lady has not specified which role she will take.
A Poet's Homely Face Remains A Snubbed Wit Joke
The poet Rogers, famed for a cadaverous countenance, joked to friends about his ugliness to ease discomfort. He asked Chantrey for a heroic pose but Smith quipped that he should hide his face in his hands. Rogers laughed but gave a sharp glance at the joker and never fully forgave him.
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Primitive Partnership In Yorkshire Boatmen Split Sovereigns
Three partners in a Yorkshire fishing village refuse a cheque due to distance to money orders. With two miles to walk, one literate partner draws the money and the trio divides it at a table, each receiving equal shares of sovereigns then silver and pence. The London Mail reports the equitable division.
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His First Chance At Work The Young Heir Learns Husbandry
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a railway magnate wants his son to gain practical knowledge, including carving. A recent dining lesson had him preside at the table, give the mother a drumstick, the father a leg, aid the sisters with a wing, then claim most of the white meat for himself, declaring it a Gret chance to taste it. A humorous aside about a "strange young man" follows, as a Houston Post quote cites gossip about a daughter escorted for ice cream and the mother’s allowances.
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